Model catalogue
Citroën 2CV for film & TV hire
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We have brought together 21 listings for Citroën 2CV, dating from 1958 to 1989; explore the individual vehicles with both the story’s date and its setting in view. Across the listed years, 1980s, 1950s and 1970s form the largest decade selections; follow those links if the scene calls for other vehicles from the same period. Classic, Replica / Film car and Van / Commercial lead the category mix for these entries; exploring those choices can widen a shortlist when the script leaves the exact model open. The leading colours are blue, blue/cream and burgundy/black, giving you an initial palette to compare with the setting before you look more closely at the individual vehicles. 10 listings here are illustrated with their owners' photographs.
The Citroën 2CV is one of the most characterful cars ever built: a simple, light car with a roll-back canvas roof, designed to carry farmers and their produce across rough French roads. Built for around four decades from the late 1940s, it can sit in scenes from post-war France to the 1980s, and its shape is recognisable anywhere.
On screen the 2CV suits French and European settings, romance, comedy, rural life, students and bohemian characters. The canvas roof opens the car up for performance shots and summer looks, and two-tone special editions bring strong colour to fashion and lifestyle shoots. Vans suit market traders and village scenes.
Practical notes: the 2CV is slow and soft, so plan driving shots at gentle speeds and allow time for older cars to warm up. Some are left-hand drive and some right-hand drive, so check each listing. The roof needs a plan in poor weather. For more small characterful cars, see the Fiat 500 and Volkswagen Beetle.
When you brief us, tell us the setting, the colour and the character. A plain grey 2CV suits a French farmer or a student, while a two-tone special edition suits a fashion shoot or a playful commercial. Vans suit market and village scenes. If the story is set in France, left-hand drive helps the setting read correctly. We will send a shortlist with photos and notes on each car, and availability is confirmed with each owner for your dates. Its gentle pace and open roof make the 2CV one of the most relaxed cars to film from alongside.
1988 Citroën 2CV
Plums and Custard
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1989 Citroën 2CV
Cream and brown
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1983 Citroën 2CV
Blue
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1983 Citroën 2CV
Charleston · Yellow and black
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1988 Citroën 2CV
Light blue and orange (Gulf-style)
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1958 Citroën 2CV
Primrose yellow with burgundy canvas roof
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1985 Citroën 2CV
Dolly · Red and white
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1986 Citroën 2CV
2CV6 Dolly · Maroon and yellow ('Plums & Custard')
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1986 Citroën 2CV
Two-tone grey
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1986 Citroën 2CV
Dolly · Yellow and maroon
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1977 Citroën 2CV
Van · Blue
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1980 Citroën 2CV
Open Top French Beach Car · Green
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1983 Citroën 2CV
Charleston · Burgundy and black
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1984 Citroën 2CV
2cv6 Special · White and red
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1985 Citroën 2CV
2cv6 · Red and black
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1985 Citroën 2CV
Dolly · Cream and grey
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1985 Citroën 2CV
Special · Blue and cream
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1986 Citroën 2CV
Charleston · Grey
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1987 Citroën 2CV
Special · Red
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1988 Citroën 2CV
Blue
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1988 Citroën 2CV
2cv6 · Yellow
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Citroën 2CV hire questions
- Can the 2CV roof be rolled back for filming?
- Yes, on most cars the canvas roof rolls back. Tell us the shot and the weather plan, and we will confirm with the owner.
- Is a 2CV left or right-hand drive?
- Both exist. Check each listing, and tell us the setting so we can suggest the right car.
- How much does it cost to hire a Citroën 2CV?
- Every job is quoted individually. The price depends on the car, the number of days, how it is used, transport and drivers. Send a brief and we will confirm it on your quote.
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